Excel Converter

By the FastFreeTools Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 2026 · See our Editorial Policy for methodology, sourcing, and disclaimers.

Convert Excel spreadsheets to CSV, JSON, or XML. Supports both modern .xlsx and legacy .xls formats with accurate data preservation.

About this tool

Microsoft Excel files (.xlsx, .xls) are the backbone of business data management, but not every application can read them. Our Excel Converter extracts data from your spreadsheets and transforms it into universally compatible formats like CSV, JSON, and XML. The conversion process runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly-powered parsing, meaning your confidential spreadsheets are never uploaded to any server. This is particularly important for financial data, employee records, and proprietary business information. The tool reads cell values, handles date formatting, and processes numeric data accurately. It works with both modern .xlsx files and legacy .xls formats, making it useful for converting archived spreadsheets from older systems.

How to use Excel Converter

  1. Upload your Excel file (.xlsx or .xls) by clicking the upload area or dragging the file.
  2. Choose your target format: CSV for universal compatibility, JSON for web development, or XML for data exchange.
  3. Review the preview to verify your data will be converted correctly.
  4. Download the converted file directly to your computer.

Tips & best practices

  • The converter processes the first sheet of multi-sheet workbooks. Copy data to a new workbook if you need a specific sheet.
  • Formulas are converted to their calculated values—the output contains data, not formulas.
  • CSV format is universally compatible with databases, spreadsheets, and most data tools.
  • Use JSON format when building web applications or working with JavaScript frameworks.

Common use cases

  • Exporting Excel reports to CSV for import into databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
  • Converting financial spreadsheets to JSON for web-based dashboard applications.
  • Preparing product catalogs in CSV format for e-commerce platform bulk uploads.
  • Transforming Excel data into XML for enterprise software integrations.

Privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. We do not upload, store, log, or process your input on any server. Open your browser's DevTools Network tab to verify — there is no outbound request with your data. See our Privacy Policy for details.

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